Empire Group of Companies Advancing Plans for Mixed-Use Development to be State’s Tallest Tower
Empire Group of Companies, through its luxury urban infill division Aspirant Development, rebranded its Downtown Phoenix high-rise project from its working name, Astra, to Arro – a mixed-use development poised to become the tallest building in Arizona upon completion. Spanning approximately 1.8 million square feet, Arro will be anchored by a 541-foot tall north tower and a 425-foot tall south tower...
Scottsdale gas station sells Mega Millions ticket worth $20,000
PHOENIX – A Scottsdale gas station sold a lottery ticket that hit for $20,000 in Friday’s Mega Millions drawing. The five-figure ticket was purchased at the QuikTrip on the northwest corner of Pima and McDowell roads. It matched four of the five white numbers – 7, 16, 32,...
Some Of Arizona’s Most Historic, Gorgeous Golf Courses Are Clustered In This Desert College...
Tucson is known for its giant saguaros, desert sunsets, and incredible mountain views in every direction, but you can add gorgeous golf courses to its long list of attributes. In fact, there are over 40 of them, featuring emerald green fairways, stunning white sand bunkers, and storied history. Tucson is...
Parents take control of Phoenix charter school to save it from financial crisis
PHOENIX – A group of Valley parents launched a nonprofit to take over their children’s school charter after the former charter holder fell into financial disarray. Phoenix Modern is a K-8 charter school that operates with a “whole child framework,” or the belief that children are learners on their own journey. Students are referred to as “learners” and teachers as “guides.”
Over 100 flight delays reported at Sky Harbor Airport
PHOENIX — Travelers heading to Sky Harbor International Airport today may be facing a delay. The Phoenix airport presently has over 150 flights listed as "delayed" on its 48-hour schedule. FlightAware, a website tracking travel delays throughout the country, showed Sky Harbor reporting several delays on April 27. One...
Speeding Car Turns Melrose Auto Shop Into Fireball as Occupants Flee
Late Saturday in Phoenix's Melrose District, a car slammed into a small auto shop on North 7th Avenue and erupted in flames, leaving the storefront badly charred and the owner stunned. Neighbors rushed toward the wreck and helped pull a man from the vehicle just before the flames took over. Fire crews moved in to extinguish the blaze, and police shut down the block...
Desert Drama on Camelback: Rescue Teams Scramble to Cholla Trail
Technical rescue crews from both Phoenix and Tempe rushed to the Cholla Trailhead on Camelback Mountain on Monday after reports of an injured hiker, according to the Phoenix Fire Department. A public information officer was sent to the scene, and officials said they would share more details as they become available.
Early Morning Car Fire Turns Deadly At 15th And Broadway
An early morning crash at the intersection of 15th Avenue and Broadway Road in Phoenix left one person dead on Monday after a car slammed into a pole and burst into flames. Phoenix Fire crews knocked down the fire and first responders found a person inside the vehicle, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The intersection stayed closed for hours as it turned...
Peoria woman with dementia rescued after crashing SUV in remote desert area
PEORIA, AZ — A Peoria woman is recovering after being rescued from a crash in a remote desert area. The Peoria Police Department said an older woman suffering from dementia took her family's vehicle and disappeared. The family had placed an AirTag on the SUV, allowing them to narrow...
Phoenix makers pivot after Painted Tree vendor market abruptly closes
Denise McCreery of D’vine Gourmet couldn’t hide her feelings when Painted Tree Boutiques abruptly shuttered all its stores nationwide. Within hours, she offered a much-needed lifeline to the stranded vendors via social media. McCreery is inviting vendors to inquire about selling at her Chandler store and/or at her...
